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Change in bowel habits
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Change in bowel habits

Get expert care for your change in bowel habits by completing a brief questionnaire and consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Change in Bowel Habits visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your change in bowel habits visit

A shift in your normal pattern is worth evaluating — this visit helps determine what's driving the change.

Your bowel habits have noticeably changed in the last few weeks

You're alternating between constipation and diarrhea

You've noticed blood or mucus in your stool

You started a new medication and your gut has been different since

You're not sure whether your symptoms need further testing

You want to know if a colonoscopy or lab work is warranted

What our customers have to say

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Frequently asked questions

When is a change in bowel habits a cause for concern?

Changes lasting more than a few weeks — particularly new constipation, diarrhea, pencil-thin stools, blood in stool, or unexplained weight loss — warrant clinical evaluation. These can reflect IBS, IBD, medication effects, or less commonly, colorectal cancer.

Could my bowel habit changes be caused by something I'm eating?

Yes — diet is a significant contributor. Dietary fiber changes, increased processed food intake, new food intolerances, or excessive caffeine or alcohol can all alter bowel patterns. A clinical evaluation helps distinguish dietary causes from medical ones.

Do I need a colonoscopy?

Not necessarily. Whether colonoscopy is appropriate depends on age, symptoms, family history, and other risk factors. A clinical evaluation identifies who needs colonoscopy versus who can be managed with other testing or empirical treatment.

Could my medication be causing the change?

Yes — many common medications including opioids, antibiotics, iron supplements, certain blood pressure drugs, and antidepressants significantly affect bowel habits. A medication review is an important part of evaluating new or persistent bowel changes.

What side effects are associated with treatments for bowel habit changes?

Treatments vary by cause. Laxatives can cause cramping and diarrhea with overuse. Antidiarrheal medications like loperamide may cause constipation. Prescription options for IBS-C or IBS-D are generally well-tolerated — side effects are condition-specific. Change in Bowel Habits visit What to expect from a Change in Bowel Habits visit
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